# Norway national team Nations League campaign

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/norway-national-team-nations-league-campaign
> Updated: 2026-09-30T06:25:31.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 3.

Norway midfielder Martin Ødegaard has been involved in mixed results during the UEFA Nations League. Following a 2-1 defeat against Portugal, Ødegaard reflected on his time as a teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid, describing the experience as a “dream for any young player” and praising Ronaldo’s professionalism.

In a subsequent fixture against Denmark at Ullevaal Stadion, Norway secured a 3-2 victory. Ødegaard contributed two assists, one to Oscar Bobb and another to Erling Haaland. Despite this performance, concerns regarding his physical condition have intensified.

Ødegaard remains a doubt for upcoming fixtures due to an ankle injury sustained during a tackle by Bernardo Silva in the Portugal match, a challenge he described as one that “doesn't belong on a football field.” While manager Stale Solbakken noted the player's condition appeared to be improving, Ødegaard was unable to participate in training sessions due to persistent pain and was not seen with the squad upon arrival in Wales. Norwegian medical staff are maintaining contact with Arsenal to monitor his recovery.

The injury has caused rising tensions between the Norwegian and Portuguese national teams. Norwegian player Patrick Berg and manager Brede Hangeland expressed that the incident involving Silva remains a point of contention. Conversely, Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes stated he is not concerned by the sentiments, and manager Jorge Jesus dismissed the tension, claiming he saw nothing unusual during the previous encounter. Meanwhile, Solbakken is managing midfield competition as Fredrik Aursnes seeks a role alongside Sander Berge and Ødegaard.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: Martin Odegaard faces injury doubt for Norway following ankle injury

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is doubtful for Norway's upcoming Nations League matches due to an ankle injury sustained during a recent game against Portugal.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/martin-odegaard-faces-injury-doubt-for-norway-following-ankle-injury

### 2026-09-28: Martin Ødegaard praises Cristiano Ronaldo as role model

Norway midfielder Martin Ødegaard praised Cristiano Ronaldo as a professional role model following Norway's 2-1 loss to Portugal in the UEFA Nations League.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/martin-degaard-praises-cristiano-ronaldo-as-role-model

### 2026-09-27: Martin Odegaard assists twice in Norway victory amid injury concerns

Martin Odegaard recorded two assists in Norway's 3-2 Nations League win over Denmark, though his ankle injury remains a concern for his upcoming availability.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/martin-odegaard-assists-twice-in-norway-victory-amid-injury-concerns

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Cite as: Norway national team Nations League campaign. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/norway-national-team-nations-league-campaign